Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Glasnow

Discover the career path of Tyler Glasnow, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Glasnow is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He began his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. After six seasons with Tampa Bay, Glasnow was traded to the Dodgers following the 2023 season. In 2024, Glasnow was named an All-Star.

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1980: Second pitcher since 1980 to start on two days rest

In 2020 Tyler Glasnow became the second pitcher since 1980 to start a game on two days rest

2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2011, Tyler Glasnow was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2012: Professional Debut

In 2012, Tyler Glasnow made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast League Pirates, achieving a 2.10 ERA in 11 games, and also started one game for the State College Spikes.

2013: Played for the West Virginia Power

In 2013, Tyler Glasnow played for the West Virginia Power, achieving a 9-3 record, a 2.18 ERA and 164 strikeouts in 24 games.

2014: Played for the Bradenton Marauders

In 2014, Tyler Glasnow played for the Bradenton Marauders, compiling a 12-5 record and a 1.74 ERA in 23 starts.

2015: Ankle Sprain and Promotion to Triple-A

In 2015, Tyler Glasnow sprained his ankle, returned with the West Virginia Black Bears, and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians, the Pirates' Triple-A team, late in the season. He ended the season with a 7-5 record and a 2.39 ERA across three clubs.

July 7, 2016: Major League Debut

On July 7, 2016, Tyler Glasnow made his major league debut, pitching 5+1⁄3 innings and recording his first MLB strikeout against Aledmys Díaz.

2016: MLB Debut with the Pirates

In 2016, Tyler Glasnow made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2016: Began Season with Indianapolis

Tyler Glasnow began the 2016 season with Indianapolis, posting a 1.87 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 20 games started.

2017: Struggles and Return to Indianapolis

In 2017, Tyler Glasnow started in Pittsburgh's rotation but struggled, leading to an option to Indianapolis in June. He later returned to Pittsburgh during September call-ups.

July 31, 2018: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2018, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays along with Austin Meadows and Shane Baz for Chris Archer.

2018: Moved to Relief Pitcher

During spring training in 2018, the Pirates decided that Tyler Glasnow would start the 2018 season as a relief pitcher.

2018: Trade to the Rays

During the 2018 season, Tyler Glasnow was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Tampa Bay Rays.

2019: Named AL Pitcher of the Month and Injury

In 2019, Tyler Glasnow was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for April after starting the season 5–0. He later suffered an arm strain in May and returned in September.

2020: Pandemic Season and Postseason Starts

In the 2020 pandemic shortened season, Tyler Glasnow was 5–1 with a 4.08 ERA. He started the clinching game in both the Wild Card round and Division Series, and started two games of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing both games.

2021: Injury and Tommy John Surgery

In 2021, Tyler Glasnow started the season strong but was diagnosed with partial tears in his UCL and a flexor strain in June, leading to Tommy John surgery and missing the rest of 2021 and most of 2022.

August 22, 2022: Contract Extension with the Rays

On August 22, 2022, Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a contract extension through the 2024 season.

2022: Missed Most of Season Due to Injury

Due to Tommy John surgery performed in 2021, Tyler Glasnow missed most of the 2022 season.

December 16, 2023: Trade to the Dodgers and Contract Extension

On December 16, 2023, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and agreed to a five-year contract extension for $136.5 million.

2023: Trade to the Dodgers

Following the 2023 season, Tyler Glasnow was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2023: Contract Extension Through 2024

On August 22, 2022, Glasnow agreed to a contract extension through the 2024 season, that would pay him $5.35 million in 2023.

2023: Denied Participation in World Baseball Classic

Tyler Glasnow sought to play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, but was denied by the Tampa Bay Rays since he was recovering from Tommy John surgery.

2024: Named All-Star

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was named an All-Star.

2024: All-Star Selection and Career Highs

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was selected to his first All-Star game and had career highs in starts, innings pitched, and strikeouts, though his season ended early due to a strained elbow on August 11.